End of season wrestling party

We met at the Speil oase jola. Its pretty much a huge indoor park where kids can go crazy. Not all of the boys were able to make it but we had fun.

We promised the boys before the last meet that anyone who won one match got to put a pie in my face, 2 matches they got to put a pie in Coach Samuels face, and 3 matches for Andrea.

I forgot the pie stuff so instead they put cupcakes in our face which turned into a huge food fight.

Coach Samuel and Tony gave the boys their medals. They told each boy individually what was great about them. It was really sweet!

Those of us that made it!!

Rollar skating....... or rollar falling?!

Parker was filthy by the time we left

My skates

Cool dude

Go Sarriah go!!!!

We went roller skating at the roller night on post.

We had a blast. We fell down alot, oh well memories right?!

Once you've wrestled.... everything else in life is easy...

We had such a great season. I am so very proud of all the boys. Its amazing how you can love kids you work with even though they are not yours. I might not have showed them the moves but I let them practice on me, I sat in their corners and screamed until my voice was gone, and win or lose I felt proud of each one of them. Parker is stoked to do it again next year. He came along way. He might not be the toughest yet but he is working on it. Now that the season is over I am happy and sad at the same time. Happy to have my nights and weekends back but sad to think its done, all the people I have met, everything I learned, is in the past. I had so much fun playin coach!! So this post will be a big picture show. Enjoy.

Jen and Andrea in our awesome hospitality room!!

Warmin up with Coach John

Crazy coaches

Ansbach Cougers

Get loose P!

Bein silly

A special thanks to Tony and Coach Samuel for working so hard with the boys, you guys rock!!! A Thank you to coach John even though you quit, you tought the boys alot. Thanks to our deployed coaches for getting us started. Andrea 3.... you rock!!!!! Last but not least all the boys and their wonderful parents.

There are more pics to be added but for now this will do.....

Nurnberg zoo

Kids watchin the dolphines

Sarriah posing, parker being tickled

Cute kiddos

Pretty tigers

I think this is a cool pics

We love zoo's. They never seem to get old. Sometimes I feel so bad for the animals but we have the best time when we go see them. I hope my kids never get to old to go to the zoo with me.

Here is a few shots from the Nurnberg Zoo.

Parker got baptized!!!!!

Parker and his plate of cookies.

All of us together.

My bishop and his cute wife.

Pete, Su ah, and baby Michelle.

Parker and grandpa.

This is a little late......

Parker was baptised on Jan 31st by Grandpa Jack.

I love my dad!

So he has been here 2 days and we have already done ALOT!!!!!!! I am just really enjoying having him here. Thanks again Kar!!!

Day 1..... picked him up from Frankfurt, gave him the grand tour of our place, Doners.... YUM!! Wrestling practice, watched Zacks wrestling video's and some old family videos.

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Day 2...... up early, drove to schloss neuschwanstein, took the tour, walked the shops below, drove through Austria to Garmisch, had a very yummy dinner, drove through Munich to get home. Dad and I stayed up and watched pathfinder, I couldnt hang I went to bed before he did.

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Day 3....... we slept in!!!! It was great. We are headed to Nurnberg. We toured the castle walked the town and ate at this yummy restaurant before braving the snow in the drive home.

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Day 4....... Went to church. Andrea came over for a quick lunch before heading off to the baptism. The baptism was really special. We had a great turn out. I am so happy my dad was able to come and baptize my lil man. Words just cant explain how proud I was!!!

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Day 5........ We wondered around Rothenberg, walked the wall. I almost fell on my butt every 5 mins because my boots have no traction. We had lunch at an Italian place in Ansbach. Picked the kids up from school, stopped by the store then headed home to have a family home evening. We watched Samuel the lamenite. Very good show.

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Day 6...... we left at 7am to drive to the airport, we arrived at 9:40am. We had a hot coco and a donut. I was so sad to see my dad go. I enjoyed having him here!!!

My dad was so much fun. He talked to everyone he met, it was cool that the people here actually talked back. I miss you already dad!!

8 is great! Happy Birthday Parker.

I cant believe my little man is 8!!!!! where did the time go?

Pics of P man through the years..... these are random!

Happy Birthday Parker.

My lil wrestler.

Waiting................ lots of waiting.

Parker chillin with his team.

Our good friend Pete giving Parker a few pointers.

I was so proud of Parker yesterday. He gave it his all, he never quit!!!! He lost his first match by a few points, he was pinned in his second match. Both kids had been wrestling for 2-3 yrs but Parker put up a fight in both. He won his 3rd match. He were excited about that. I didn't care so much about the loses or the win I was just so proud that he put his whole heart into it. It made for a long day but we are looking forward to next week and practicing with grandpa!!!

Match 1 Match 2 wouldn't download!!!! GRRRRR.

Match 3

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Snow snow snow snow and more snow.

So pretty much it has been snowing non-stop for over a week. At first it was all pretty and peaceful and now I just want it to stop!!! Post is closed again today, School was sent home early AGAIN and I don't dare to drive anywhere. CRAZY SNOW. The kids and I have been enjoying movie days......... The dogs are loving the snow. They frolic when they go outside. I have to go out and shovel the walks again just so they can be covered back up. I am complaining even though I know our earth needs the moisture.

On a happier note....... My dad is coming at the end of the month and staying for 6 days(or so). I am so excited to have him come. He will be baptising Parker. I just wish Trav could be here and also that we could share that special day with the rest of our family. I just get really excited knowing I will get lots of one on one time with my dad. I have plans to to run him ragged again. In a good way. HE HE!!

Trav is doing well. As well as you can do when one is away from family living in craziness. We miss him dearly. Parker still wont talk to him much on the web cam but then again he doesn't talk to anyone on the web cam. Its just not his thing I guess.

Sarriah had her first big girl phone call last week. One of her friends called and they chatted for about 20 Min's. I sat back watching her....... my young lady, and wondering how she grew up so fast. My next thought was oh crap........... its starting already, she is still a baby!!!!

Parker turns 8 soon. How did that happen?

I am now a primary teacher at church. I am doing the best I can but Parker says(I am his teacher) that I am boring and I have ruined his life. He says it in teasing but I really think he hates it because he has to be on his best behavior.

Sorry there wont be any pictures with this post. Its just an update and I haven't really taken any pictures in over a week. We are all healthy and well. In fact we get our second H1N1 shot this week. YAY!!!!!!

I also just finished a really good book. From the moment I started it I couldnt put it down. I love books that keep me interested. The book is called "Left to Tell". It was really inspiring. Thank you Laura. It was a great book.